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How Boston’s Mason Lohrei Rebounded From Subpar Effort to Score Game-Winner

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

Mason Lohrei doesn’t expect every game he plays to be perfect. But one thing is certain for the Boston Bruins rookie blueliner: when he does have a performance that is rough around the edges, his next game will be five times better. That’s exactly what happened in Boston’s 5-4 win … Keep Reading

Morgan Geekie’s Hat Trick Pushes Bruins Past Knights

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

The Boston Bruins finally got what they were looking for. Coming into Thursday night’s clash with the Vegas Golden Knights, the slumping Bruins were 3-2-5 in their last ten games, including a four-game road trip where they escaped with just one win. Blown third-period leads, uncharacteristic penalties, and a lack of urgency … Keep Reading

Bruins @ Kraken: Game Recap

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter / X @adbblue

The Boston Bruins ended their four-game western road trip with yet another inexcusable 4-3 shootout loss to the Seattle Kraken Monday night. Boston surrendered another third-period lead and couldn’t find a way to close out the game. 

It was the sixth game in a row that the game went beyond regulation. After … Keep Reading

Column: Why the Bruins Shouldn’t Buy or Sell at the Trade Deadline

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

The National Hockey League trade deadline is almost a month away, and the Boston Bruins have decisions to make before the 3 p.m. cutoff on March 8th. Boston clearly should not be a seller in the NHL marketplace—the B’s are tied for first place in the league with 71 points coming out … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Midseason Report Card: Defense and Goalies

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis and Linktree

As we wait patiently for the all-star break to end and Bruins hockey to return, I thought it might be a good idea to give the team their grades for the first half of the 2023-24 NHL season. Here’s how I evaluated Boston’s defensemen and goalies:

Brandon Carlo

Season Stats: 44 Keep Reading

Trent Frederic Stays Hot, Bruins Erupt For Seven Goals Over Lightning

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

TD Garden has been a goals galore in 2024. After a wild 6-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday that included six first-period tallies, the Boston Bruins returned to home ice for another high-scoring matchup on Saturday night with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite allowing a goal just 21 seconds into the … Keep Reading

Kevin Shattenkirk’s Increased Confidence Sparks Offensive Jolt For Boston

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

Last summer, Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney took a deep dive into the bargain bin. Among others, Sweeney took a chance on James van Riemsdyk, Morgan Geekie, and grizzled veteran Kevin Shattenkirk, spending roughly $4.05 million towards the 2023-24 cap hit between the three free agent signings. As the Bruins are 37 games … Keep Reading

Although Inconsistent, the Bruins have Been Productive on the Power Play

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter / X @adbblue

The Boston Bruins have been streaky on the power play this season but have also been productive at the same time. They currently have the fourth-highest power-play percentage in the league at 27.5%. The numbers may not seem accurate as the man advantage has not necessarily passed the eye test during many games … Keep Reading

The Boston Bruins and the Tough Month Ahead of Them

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By: Max Weisman | Follow me on Twitter: @maweisman

After starting the season 22-7-6, the Boston Bruins kicked off the new year with a 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Now 23-7-6, the Bruins are in first place in the Atlantic Division and a point ahead of the New York Rangers for first overall in the Eastern Conference. The … Keep Reading

The Low-to-High and High-to-Low Games are Clicking for the Bruins

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter / X @adbblue

The Boston Bruins lost four straight games before the holiday break and struggled to produce offense, scoring a combined seven goals. They have turned things around after the break and have now won four in a row after defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 Tuesday night. 

During the four-game winning streak, they have … Keep Reading

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